My relative shouldn’t be driving.
Driving is a key part of everyday life for most Americans. How do you get to the store or church or to see your friends and family if you can’t drive your car? The ability to instantly move from home to wherever you want to go provides a powerful feeling of independence for most older people. But, what if your father has been in three fender-benders in the past six months? Perhaps you’ve noticed dings and dents on Mom’s car or wonder if she’ll get confused about her route. You have begun to fear more serious problems happening – what if someone is injured? Here are a few tips to manage the conversation you need to have.
Care Managers Can…
- Help you objectively evaluate and understand the risk involved
- Help you to facilitate the “conversation”
- Communicate with the DMV
- Identify other transportation options